St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

By Norma Davis The Church was one of the first to be built in Naracoorte and is also listed with the National Trust. The original church was built in 1858 and later became the Sunday School Hall. The land was donated by Mr William McIntosh as was the church bell. The current church was erected in 1874 1875 at a cost of 3,000 pounds. The slate on the spire was replaced with aluminium in 1953 and again in 1990. Built in solid limestone structure of Gothic design, with memorial windows. In 1874 Mrs Robertson of Struan laid the foundation stone for the new church. In 1895 the manse was built on church grounds. The Church is still holding regular weekly services, being each Sunday at 10.00am, and can be contacted by phoning: Session Clerk: Stuart McLean on Mobile: 0400 418 247 Editor’s Note: With this Give Back donation of $500 […]

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